"I am not in a relationship," Von D, 29, wrote. "And I apologize for all the "back and forth" if it's caused any confusion."

To dispel other apparent misunderstandings, she also noted: "I am not in any way moving to Texas," where motorcycle mogul James, 43, keeps a home in Austin. " I am not opening up another tattoo shop. And I am not leaving my shop here in Los Angeles, High Voltage Tattoo."

James first stepped out with Von D in August of 2010, about two months after his messy divorce from Sandra Bullock was finalized. They announced their engagement in January 2011. Von D would have been his fourth wife.

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